Services
- Individual
About My Clients
Has everything looked like it’s going well on the outside, but inside you feel like you’re hanging on by a thread? Do you see yourself as “the fixer” with your loved ones, but feel as though you don’t have any energy left when it comes to taking care of yourself? Does it feel selfish to take care of yourself? Reaching out is a big step in prioritizing your needs. Together we can examine ways your old narrative no longer serves you and help foster a more peaceful and purposeful way of living.
My Background and Approach
I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist and I have a particular skill in working with people of color, first and second-generation immigrants, and folks new to therapy. Additionally, I deeply understand, honor, and respect the South Asian and Middle Eastern religions and cultures. I tend to work from a strength-based and person-centered approach and I work from a blend of humanistic, relational, multicultural, feminist, and psychodynamic lenses, which means I work to help clients gain a clearer insight into their lives, identities, and relationships while holding that each person is a unique, valuable being. We'll look at patterns that have shown up again and again in your life by gaining a deeper understanding of your emotions, thoughts, family dynamics, early-life experiences, and beliefs. Once we can see these patterns clearly is when we can begin to approach the change you'd like to see. Once we establish your goals, we'll develop a treatment plan with what's best for you.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Not unlike many within this field, my own experiences with mental health influenced my decision to become a therapist. Through my own struggles in my young life, I found a passion for hearing other people’s experiences and empowering others to identify and utilize their strengths in moments of hardship. I believe safety and non-judgment are among the most important aspects of the therapeutic relationship. I am committed to supporting you as we explore your thoughts and feelings, looking closely at barriers that until now have limited your insights and clarity. I endeavor to bring warmth, awareness, and connection to my sessions. I co-create a unique healing experience with clients, often using humor and creativity to encourage mindfulness, self-compassion, and change. I believe firmly that healing is non-linear, and absolutely that it is possible.